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Enter Stock SymbolHere's Why Sprouts Farmers Is Down in the Past Six MonthsStrained gross margin and higher SG&A expenses are negatively impacting Sprouts Farmers (SFM) performance. Management expects SG&A expenses for the full year to increase about 10.5% year over year.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:36:08 +0000 —Read more…Church & Dwight up 9.2% in 6 Months, Strong Brands Add GleamChurch & Dwight's (CHD) robust brand portfolio is boosting market share across categories. However, weakness in the Specialty Products unit is a worry.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:36:12 +0000 —Read more…Lamb Weston Gains From Pricing Actions, Input Costs a WorryLamb Weston (LW) focuses on efficient price/mix, buyouts and capacity expansion efforts. However, rising input costs and Poor potato harvest in Europe are worries.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:17:01 +0000 —Read more…Mondelez Gains From Pricing Strategies, Input Costs a WorryEfficient pricing policies are supporting Mondelez's (MDLZ) organic sales and gross margin growth. However, adverse currency rates and input costs are hurdles.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:57:12 +0000 —Read more…Does The Hershey Company's (NYSE:HSY) CEO Pay Reflect Performance?Michele Buck became the CEO of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) in 2017. This report will, first, examine the CEO...Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:33:10 +0000 —Read more…Conagra's New Chicago Facility is Likely to Boost Snacks UnitConagra (CAG) plans to develop a new innovation center in Chicago, to primarily cater to product development requirements in the snacking unit.Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:26:12 +0000 —Read more…Challenges in Q4 Compel Tyson Foods to Lower Earnings ViewTyson Foods (TSN) highlights potential headwinds in Q4 that are likely to dent performance. Consequently, management trims fiscal 2019 view.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:24:01 +0000 —Read more…Can Dean Foods' (DF) Efforts Pare Dairy Related Headwinds?Dean Foods (DF) is being hurt by rising costs of class I raw milk and receding fluid milk volumes. Nevertheless, its cost-productivity program is likely to provide some respite.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:02:01 +0000 —Read more…Campbell Soup (CPB) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales ImproveCampbell Soup's (CPB) fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 revenues gain from advancements in the Snacks unit while the bottom line benefits from lower adjusted tax.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 14:06:02 +0000 —Read more…Coty (COTY) Q4 Earnings in Line, Revenues Miss EstimateCoty's (COTY) Q4 results depicts persistent softness in the Consumer Beauty segment, due to weakness in Younique. However, growth in the Luxury unit is an upside.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:17:01 +0000 —Read more…Hershey Bolsters Nutritious Snack Lineup With Acquisition Of ONE BrandsHershey said in a press release it reached an agreement to acquire ONE Brands, a maker of low-sugar, high-protein and nutritious snacks. Hershey will pay $397 million, or around $325 million net of tax benefits. Hershey's prior acquisitions in the healthy snack segment includes the 2018 purchase of Amplify Snack Brands and a recent investment in vitamin-fortified snack market FULFIL Holdings.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:08:54 +0000 —Read more…Hershey Adds Flavor to Snacks Business With ONE Brands BuyoutHershey Company (HSY) inks deal to purchase ONE Brands, which is likely to enrich its portfolio with brands in the nutrition bar category.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:56:11 +0000 —Read more…Hershey buys maker of sweet nutrition bars for nearly $400 millionThe Hershey Co. plans to buy a maker of sweet nutrition bars for nearly $400 million, as food companies continue to target healthier snacks that provide protein. Hershey announced Tuesday afternoon that it plans to acquire One Brands LLC, which makes nutrition bars with sweet flavors such as blueberry cobbler, cinnamon roll and birthday cake. "Our beloved confection brands will continue to be the engine that drives our business while we broaden our better-for-you portfolio, offering more snacking choices for more consumers," Hershey's chief growth officer, Mary Beth West, said in a statement. The move comes less than a week after Quest Nutrition LLC, which also specializes in snack bars containing protein, was acquired for about $1 billion. Hershey said it would finance the deal with cash and short-term debt, expects it to close in the fourth quarter and be "slightly accretive" to earnings in the first full year of ownership.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:28:00 +0000 —Read more…Hershey Announces Expansion of Snack Bar PortfolioThe Hershey Company (HSY) strengthened its position as a snacking leader today, announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ONE Brands, LLC, the maker of a line of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars. The acquisition is expected to enable Hershey to provide a competitive offering of brands in the nutrition bar category.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:15:00 +0000 —Read more…B&G Foods Struggles With Input Costs, Pricing Likely to AidB&G Foods (BGS) is likely to witness input cost inflation in 2019. Nevertheless, efficient cost reduction and pricing strategies bode well.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:02:01 +0000 —Read more…Why Is Hershey (HSY) Up 4.9% Since Last Earnings Report?Hershey (HSY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.Sat, 24 Aug 2019 13:31:01 +0000 —Read more…A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)How far off is The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll...Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:55:26 +0000 —Read more…Top Analyst Says Beyond Meat is Back on the Menu But Dumps McCormickOne fact always holds true, everyone needs to eat. For this reason, food stocks can make compelling investments as there will always be a demand. According to the Department of Agriculture, American consumers spend 10% of their disposable income on food. Not to mention the global food market offers an even larger opportunity, with its population about 20 times that of the U.S. That’s not to say that all food stocks are created equal. J.P. Morgan analyst Kenneth Goldman notes that the competition has become more about potential to acquire new customers, strength in measured data and valuation. Based on this, he upgraded Beyond Meat (BYND) to a Buy, kept on Hold on Hershey (HSY) as well as bumped up the price target and downgraded McCormick (MKC) to a Sell. Let’s take a closer look. Buy: Beyond Meat Inc. (BYND)Although shares are down 131% over the last six months, Goldman believes BYND should be on the menu upgrading the rating from a Hold to a Buy. BYND has placed a strong focus on growing its customer base. In just the last month, Dunkin’ (DNKN), Blue Apron (APRN) and Taco Cabana have all announced the addition of Beyond Meat products to their menus. Not to mention BYND’s Q2 net sales gained a massive 287% from last year reaching $67.3 million. Management attributed this growth to an increase in sales of the Beyond Burger, expansion in the number of retail and food service points of distribution and greater demand from existing customers.Goldman also highlights its valuation as driving his more optimistic thesis. “With cash-on-hand likely to exceed $300MM by the end of 3Q, another guidance raise potentially ahead, and the stock 40% off its high, we think the stock is appealing once again,” the four-star analyst explained. All of these factors played into the rating upgrade.The rest of the Street takes a more cautious stance on BYND. It has a ‘Hold’ analyst consensus and a $122 average price target. This suggests shares could drop 20% over the next twelve months. Hold: Hershey Company (HSY)The last food stock on our list just got a price target boost from J.P. Morgan. Hershey is one of the most well known candy makers, with it controlling about 45% of the domestic chocolate market. Over the past 85 years, the company has expanded its product portfolio to contain more than 80 brands, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers. The company hasn’t stopped there with it announcing its investment in protein bar company FULFIL Holdings Limited and Blue Stripes LLC on August 19. “As we continue to expand our snacking portfolio, our innovation agenda takes a balanced approach across investing in core brands and experimenting with new business models. This includes creating new platforms through R&D, strategic acquisitions and investments in businesses that are sitting at the cross section of new consumer snacking needs,” Chief Growth Officer Mary Beth West said. To that end, HSY announced that it would be adding a product ordering tool for retailers to its online portal. Not to mention the company has raised each year’s dividend for nine consecutive years. Despite all of this good news, Hersey still has challenges it needs to address. Goldman points to the company’s valuation as a cause for concern. HSY has a market cap of $33 billion with a P/E ratio of 27.47. This is compared to its competitor Mondelez’s (MDLZ) $78 billion market cap and 21.26 P/E ratio. As a result, the J.P. Morgan analyst raised his price target from $148 to $151 while reiterating his Hold rating. Goldman thinks shares could drop 4% over the next twelve months. The rest of the Street mirrors the analyst’s sentiment. With 1 Buy rating vs 8 Holds and 1 Sell received over the last three months, the consensus among analysts is that HSY is a ‘Hold’. Its $141 average price target indicates 11% downside potential. Sell: McCormick & Company (MKC)Based on Goldman’s McCormick downgrade, the company won’t be spicing up investors’ portfolios anytime soon.MKC stock has soared in 2019 with it up 16% year-to-date. However, this has pushed it into what Goldman considers to be overvalued territory. The stock currently trades at $161.01 and has a forward P/E ratio of 28.45 compared to Kraft Heinz’s (KHC) 9.65 forward P/E. Concerns are also mounting over how heavily Brexit will weigh on McCormick’s business. The company stated that Brexit could cause the number of border inspections to grow and would likely cause costs of goods imported and exported from the UK to increase.The company has made efforts to expand its reach through a series of acquisitions that included Reckitt Benckiser's (RBGLY) food division for $4.2 billion back in 2017. The deal gave MKC access to the Frank’s and French’s brands. That being said, Goldman doesn't believe that its next acquisition will be able to live up to the size of its previous acquisitions.“MKC's fundamentals are attractive relative to packaged food peers and the spice category is strong, but the magnitude of margin expansion experienced over the past year is unlikely to recur, and the stock’s much higher-than-average valuation looks stretched to us,” the analyst added. As a result, Goldman downgraded the rating to a Sell and decreased the price target from $154 to $150, implying 7% downside.The Street isn’t quite as bearish on MKC. It has a ‘Hold’ analyst consensus and a $153 average price target, suggesting 5% downside.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:20:07 +0000 —Read more…Hershey Looks Alluring on Strong Brands and Savings PlansHershey (HSY) gains from saving efforts as well as buyouts and innovation. However, rising advertising expenses are a worry.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:35:12 +0000 —Read more…Will McCormick Keep Dazzling on Strong Brands & Saving Plans?McCormick (MKC) is on track with the CCI program to boost savings. Also, it focuses on new product development to augment market reach.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:53:09 +0000 —Read more…

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